(PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla.) Opening the cell doors and letting the inmates free is an idea Pontotoc County Sheriff John Christian thought he would never have to consider. “And we’re talking about anywhere from murder all away across the board down to some simple misdemeanors but over half my population
(ADA, Okla.) Britney Tiger went missing on February 11, 2018. Her body was found more than a month later, about 200 yards behind a fence in a field on County Road 3680 just a mile south of the Kullihoma Stomp grounds in Pontotoc County. VNN has done two in-depth stories
(NATIONAL) A virtual hearing called “Disinformation Nation: Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism and Disinformation” was held Thursday at 11 a.m. CT/ 12 p.m. ET. Topics of discussion included the spread and consequences of misinformation and extremist content, and social media platform response. “The consequences of disinformation
(TULSA, Okla.) The State of Oklahoma has reduced its incarceration numbers for both men and women thanks to decriminalization and mass commutations over the last couple of years, but laws that target women stayed the same. In 2018, Oklahoma was tied with Mississippi for the country’s second highest incarceration
(TULSA, Okla.) Make plans to “spring forward” this weekend, because Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14, at 2:00 a.m. For most, this means updating your microwaves and vehicle clocks. Your smart phone has a way of taking care of itself. It’s also a day experts recommend
(TULSA, Okla.) Oklahomans got a shocking update Wednesday, after the state’s COVID-19 death toll jumped to 7,035, up 2,501 deaths from the day before. The Oklahoma State Department of Health said they are changing the way they report COVID-19 deaths in an effort to show a timelier
(NATIONAL) A new study has found that Black people are dying from COVID-19 related causes at a higher rate than any other demographic, with a 79 percent uptick in deaths compared to what would normally be expected. The news stats are based on independent research conducted by the U.S.
(OKMULGEE COUNTY, Okla.) A teenage girl is dead after following a dog onto an icy pond. Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the drowning happened on 6th Street in Dewar a little after 5 p.m. Thursday. We’re told the 17-year-old girl walked out onto a frozen pond to get a
(TULSA, Okla.) In less than a year since the state’s first COVID-19 death, Oklahomans are now mourning more than 4,000. According to numbers released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Sunday, there are 4,024 total COVID-19 deaths in the state. This includes 30 additional deaths
(NATIONAL) As part of our new series “Community Voices”, we’re looking deeper into how reporting on crime and justice affects our local communities. If you’ve ever watched a newscast, you may have noticed that crime news is most often reported in the beginning, or A Block, of a
(TULSA, Okla.) Icy weather showed no signs of stopping Wednesday, following icy conditions that impacted travel and led to an uptick in falls at the beginning of the work week. School sites were closed. Scheduled vaccinations were rescheduled. Vehicles risking travel could be seen sliding all over the roads in
(TULSA, Okla.) UPDATE: EMSA said they responded to 125 Motor Vehicle Collisions and 35 Transports by 5 p.m. Monday. We’re told their usual amount is 24. Officials said they also responded to eight exposure calls and 113 falls. ORIGINAL STORY: Officials are urging residents to exercise caution while